I have traveled the Country performing for over 15 years and have experience in live and studio music of every style and genre. I have been classically trained by pedagogues from around the world and have modified and funneled this background into various worlds of sound and artistry. The genre of greatest interest in SACRED MUSIC.
Hi and thank you so much for visiting!
I began studying music at the age of 3 and have now been playing for over 24 years. Having studied with instructors from around the world including Dennis Parker, Alan Harrell, Paul Katz, Daniel Lelchuk and Aldo Matza, I have worked to put maximum heart and excellence into anything from narrative and emotive melodies to technical passages, any or all of which I would be honored to contribute to your project. I've been a member of groups ranging from classical and neo-classical to jazz and pop for the past 11 years. Also, having spent much of that time in the Christian music industry, I regularly do solo work, ensemble or orchestra sessions with many upcoming and Grammy-winning artists in the Nashville area, in the meantime also recording six albums of my own.
Please visit the following sites:
* www.AbileneMusic.com
* www.FotoSisters.com
* https://youtube.com/c/FotoSisters
Look forward to working with you!
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- English
6 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerifiedGaylyn's cello parts are super beautiful, with such great turnaround time! Highly recommend!
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They did a very good job! I really like the sound and feeling in their performance!
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She is an amazing cello player and her sister is also phenomenal! They play with such passion and precision. I gave them a few ideas and they ran with it and added so much creativity.
check_circleVerifiedIncredible talent! Gaylyn is amazing, the strings arrangement for my song was perfect, and the sound is very rich and emotional, she captured what I was looking for in the first attempt. She is great to work with, and we had great communication.
I will be back for more :)
Highly recommend!!!
check_circleVerifiedGaylyn is a cello virtuoso. Her warm, lyrical playing communicated great tenderness and totally captured the melancholy longing in this song. She totally delivered that passionate ache we were hoping for in her performance. And she provided a dazzling and impressive track on the first try – no revisions needed or even considered. Her superb creative choices provided stunning passages with a vibrant and rich tone and masterfully expressive technique. If you want the best cellist, choose Gaylyn.
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Gaylyn's cello performance was amazingly personal and heart-lifting! Absolutely superb. Her phrasing and passion in the choruses of our project brought tears to my eyes. She has the singular ability to draw the listener in with wonderful creative and dynamic musical choices.She provided everything we were looking for and more - such a talent - and she really makes her instrument speak directly to her audience. What an uplifting performance - just stunning! I'll be back for more...
Interview with Gaylyn Foto
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Louisiana State University Cello Studio and master classes. I have been playing for 24 years, touring and performing for 15 years, Nashville session recording artist for 6 years.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a fully noise-abated recording booth for vocal & cello services. My DAW is Studio One Pro v6, Apogee Duet audio interface, Neumann mic.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: To offer the best cello services to the piece, one should not only be an accomplished cellist, but a performer as well. It is the "performer" in the cellist that provide the passion & feeling.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Classical cross-over sacred, neo-classical
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Impromptu accompaniment
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Audition the track when provided, make notes, then track the session. Complete run thru before re-takes.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most requests involve cello support scored by the producer/artist. Cello obligato is also a popular request.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Totally analog. Go to the beach, the mountains, the city, or the country and listen to the sounds of nature. All analog!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: "What is the story behind the song? Express your heart, because this gives me a better idea how you want the final piece to sound,"
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: The Word of God, cello, computer, water filter, 5lb dumb bells
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To exceed expectation
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The variety found in the many genres of music where cello fits well.
- CelloAverage price - $150 per song
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $100 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $100 per song
- Once you give me your sheet music or ideas I will have it back to you within 24 to 48 hours unless otherwise notified
- Up to 2 revisions
- $150 per song
- $100 for arrangement (if required)
- Dedicated isolated sound booth
- Studio One V5 digital audio workstation
- Neuman KM184 pencil mic
- Mogami Gold XLR cables
